Polycentric is an open-source distributed social network that lets users own their identity. The app gives communities a place to gather, post, and converse across a network of independent servers, with no single entity in control of the conversation. Polycentric gives users full sovereignty over their data, identity, and reach.
The application is built on a distributed protocol where users choose which servers to interact through. Core features include self-sovereign cryptographic identity, community-centric topic feeds, censorship-resistant publishing, ownership of your own likes and follows, and cross-platform identity linking.
We are looking for a Senior React Native Developer to help us with the upcoming launch of Polycentric.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development, architecture, and ongoing maintenance of Polycentric's mobile and web applications
- Design and implement new features and product enhancements in collaboration with a distributed team
- Participate in technical discussions, shaping system design and frontend architecture
- Engage with and contribute to the wider open-source community around Polycentric
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience with React Native in a production environment
- Proven ability to work autonomously in a remote, asynchronous team
- Solid understanding of modern application architecture and state management
- Interest in decentralized systems and emerging technologies
- Familiarity with cryptographic concepts such as signing, verification, and key management
Desirable
- Experience with Rust in production systems
- Knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and query optimisation
- Experience with search/indexing technologies (e.g. Elasticsearch, OpenSearch)
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and deployment workflows
Location
FUTO is based in Austin, Texas. This position can be remote or onsite. We offer a generous relocation assistance stipend.
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401k matching
- Bonuses based on company performance